Thomas Hillenbrand

Dr. Thomas Hillenbrand is a Researcher and Coordinator of the Water Resources Management Business Unit at the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI. He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering, Geo and Environmental Sciences from the University of Karlsruhe. His work focuses on sustainable water infrastructure systems, micropollutant reduction, and policy implementation for environmental protection. He is a member of specialist groups within the German Association for Water, Wastewater and Waste (DWA), contributing expertise to projects like the 'Spurenstoffstrategie des Bundes.'

His research emphasizes stakeholder engagement in environmental problem-solving, climate-resilient water management, and multi-criteria assessment of infrastructure systems aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Notable contributions include studies on water demand elasticity, decentralized wastewater treatment, and emission inventories for water bodies.

Publications highlight innovations in water resource management, energy efficiency in wastewater treatment, and strategies for reducing micropollutants. Hillenbrand collaborates on projects addressing urban infrastructure transitions and policy frameworks for sustainable water systems.